How to Run macOS in a VM: A Step-by-Step Guide

Running macOS in a virtual machine (VM) is an exciting way to test and play with Apple's operating system without having to dedicate a physical machine to it. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of setting up a VM to run macOS on your Linux machine.

The first step is to create the virtual disk image where you'll install macOS. To do this, you'll need to download the macOS Catalina installation image using the following command:

`/jumpstart`

Once the download is complete, move the extracted folder from your Downloads directory and rename it to `macOS`. This will make it easier to manage your virtual machines.

Next, create a folder in your home directory to house all your virtual disks and related content. You can do this using the following command:

`mv ~/Downloads/macOS-Simple-KVM-master/ ~/KVM/macOS`

Now that you have your virtual disk image set up, it's time to extract the downloaded package using the `unzip` command-line utility:

`wget`

You'll also need to download the macOS base image and other required tools. You can do this using the following command:

`sudo apt-get install qemu-system qemu-utils python3 python3-pip`

In addition, you'll need to install some Python tools. You can install them using the following command:

`wget`

Once you've installed all the necessary tools, it's time to create a virtual hard disk inside your macOS folder. You can do this using the following script from within the macOS folder:

`Run the following script from within the macOS folder that will host your virtual machine. You will now create a virtual hard disk inside the macOS folder that you have recently renamed.`

This script will help you create a virtual hard disk and install macOS on it.

Once you've created your virtual hard disk, you can move on to installing macOS. To do this, simply follow the installation prompts and set up your VM as desired.

Finally, you'll need to configure your QEMU/KVM emulator to use your new virtual hard disk. You can do this by adding a few lines to your `qemu` configuration file. This will allow you to start your VM using the following command:

`sudo qemu-system-x86_64 -m 4096 -vnc :0 -device virtio-blk-device,drive=hd0 -drive if=none,id=hd0,file=/path/to/your/virtual/hard/disk.img,format=qcow2`

With these steps complete, you should now be able to run macOS in a VM on your Linux machine. This is just the beginning of your journey with running macOS on Linux, and we hope this guide has been helpful in getting you started.

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